Riot Grasper

Sixteen Tales [Lordship Rik Shao]

"Here."

Rushing with guidance from the twins, the Lordship Hall was an international splendid building in the centre of Erindal.

I don't think the words flashy or luxurious are worthy, but they appear to be robust construction. Because the lookout towers installed can see the figures, and the surrounding walls are high enough and thick enough.

"Want to see the lord? Then I'll make sure it's possible, so just wait."

A soldier, supposedly a gatekeeper, said those words.

"I think the Beast girl is looking at the lord now, but we know him. Could you come inside with me, please?

"... I can't allow it."

Behind me, the twins with their faces hidden, Mr. Cecil, and also Ted in Shania, make it a pretty big place. If I hadn't slept, Shania would have been the only one who would have joined me, but could it have been a little impossible for me to tell you to let everyone through?

But I can't back off here.

"I'm in a hurry to get there."

"... if you persevere too much, you'll go through the house."

Against me eating down, the soldier's tone modulates to something rough and points at the spear he had.

I should have realized I should pull here if I was calm, but unfortunately I'm a little excited right now.

The soldier stops at spears against me trying to push forward.

When I grabbed the tip of the spear I had, I slowly walked out. The soldier who tried to stop the progression seemed to have put his strength into the spear in both hands, but he didn't stop this one from walking, and the tip he was grabbing turned gnarly like a candy worker.

"Step aside."

"Knock..."

Did the soldier feel the difference in power, he immediately called out for support.

Soldiers who appeared straw in response to their voices have shown their vigilance here at once. It would be a natural reaction if there was a man who wanted me to meet the lord with all my strength. At first, I signed up for an audience.

"Hey... what are you going to do with this?

In a situation surrounded by soldiers, Ray asks.

"I'm sorry. I didn't think about it"

"Ha!?"

You're scared of the momentum of your youth.

As I try to move into reflection mode too soon, the main door of the hall opens and someone rushes over here.

"What is it? This noise."

The old man, whose hair is starting to mix with white, looks like a butler from his clothes, but since the soldiers stopped moving, is he not a high-ranking figure in the Lordship Hall?

"Legal!

It was Len, who had his face hidden, who called the old butler to do so.

"Why, give me my name?

In front of Regal, who surprisingly questioned him, Ren unraveled the cloth that had covered his face and revealed his face. A neat look for brown skin. I'm sure that would have been no different in childhood. Mr. Regal, often silent, raised his voice with a woven look of surprise and joy.

"No way... Ren Fong! Is there even a Ren Fong!?"

"No, I'm not even old enough to be a kid anymore."

"Thank God you had Regal. These soldiers, they just don't know their faces."

When Ray also took off the hooded cape he was wearing in the eye, this one also broke Mr. Legal's face.

"Lady Ray, too! You're safe."

Since it was more than a decade ago that the two were forcibly conscripted by the Empire, it may well be that they have no face-to-face knowledge with young soldiers.

And you're a 'lady'...... pup.

"... what are you laughing at?"

"Yes, no, nothing."

I should have kept it only in my heart, but it seemed to be on my face. Danger. Danger.

"Anyway, soldiers, please lay down your weapons. I'll take care of this."

The soldiers who surrounded us slowly lowered their weapons to the words of the butler who had been working for many years.

- Then Mr. Regal guides us to the back of the Lordship Hall. When I told her that I knew a girl named Lim, who I was currently watching, she said, "Let me show you around," as if she had caught my concern.

Being so kind to me for the first time, it would be a big deal for Ray and Ren to be together.

"Nah. I also thought Ali was going to kill all the soldiers. I mean, I'm just wondering what a girl named Rim is to you, Se."

"I'm coming after you to this eastern land. You've decided that."

Mr. Cecil and Shania are having that conversation while walking down the hall.

"That's why I told you. He's a fellow adventurer who was asked to join us in the city."

"Eh - really no?

Shania with a slight grin just seems to enjoy it 100%.

I took out only one piece of paper I had bought in bulk from my magic tool bag. The scratchy touch may not be good quality paper, but it is sufficient for disposing of it.

A set of fine parchment paper and black ink pens were sold, but I didn't feel the need that much. Run sara letters with cheap purchased charcoal pens along with paper.

"Hmm? What are you writing about?"

"To Berga. Found a man named Shania in the eastern part of the Suaven Empire, in Erindal, the main capital of the Toggle region. He came as soon as he could. '

"Because if I'm the demon I've tamed, I can deliver the letter to him in a whole day."

Shania who became silent.

"... er, sorry. I won't tell you anymore."

Apparently, you understand. Above all.

To Ray, who looks at such an exchange with a frightened face, to Ren, who looks funny, and to Cecil, who's still a little unconvinced... an animal boy named Ted, who somehow looks at me with suspicious eyes. Well, let's just say I think this boy thing is air.

Thus came the walking faces to the hall.

Since you are not allowed to carry weapons, keep everyone's weapons with soldiers who are holding back by either side of the door.

The thick wooden door opened with a slight stiffness and stepped indoors.

Between the glances - a long flock of blue carpets of width are laid in a straight line, continuing to the chair at the deepest end. Perhaps it was the person sitting in the chair who would be the lord, but only in my eyes was the figure of a beastly girl lying on a carpet.

Chestnut hair seems to have stretched a little. Now I tied my hair back with the hair ornament I gave you when I left, and when I looked back at this one, Ponité fluttered and swayed. The amber eyes have a clear color, unchanged, and the thin cherry blossom lips floating on the white skin are tied to the side all the time.

"Let... Ij?

A looking back rim admits this one and leaks his voice. Along with that, I found my face, which was slightly nervous, loosened.

From the pleasure I haven't seen in a long time, my vision blurs with tears just a little bit.

"Eh, even Ted to Shania...... what's up?

"What's going on? No! Why did you leave me? You said you were going to see a perverted lord buying subhuman slaves, and you didn't think it was dangerous alone?

Oh, come on, Mr. Shania. Wrap it in an oblate when the person is in front of you.

"'Cause Shania doesn't wake up at all when she's asleep."

"Guru."

Shut up, Shania. This kid is the weak type when he gets stuck.

"... it's another much more customary day. You know, Mr. Lim. I was taught the characteristics of my mother. If I see such a person in a slave, I promise I'll be in touch."

"Yes, thank you"

The man sitting in the back chair said those words to Rim. I wipe the tears of reunion and finally see them done with my twin brother, Rik Shao.

Brown skin that looks healthy in the long cut eyes. I expected it to look as neat as Len's, but the added depth of age fills the adult's charm. It's going to smell sweet, so let's pretend to cough it up and spit it out. No, not jealousy or anything like that.

... Apparently you didn't get a clue from Rim's mother, Mirei, to see what Rik told you.

"By the way, why is Sage here?

Rim question too naturally.

"You were talking about wanting to spread all the sights and sounds as an adventurer. Wang Du Horn enjoyed himself, so he wanted to see another country next time. If that's how you get to Erindal, listen to Rim from Shania and Ted who happen to be here. Just get worried."

...... yeah. I'm not lying. I originally wanted to travel the world. The king just greeted me there with a souvenir story from the Toggle region, and there's nothing to be offended about.

If there's only one thing that can be called a lie, it's about what I said 'by chance'.

"Oh well. Thank you for your concern. It's been a long time since I've seen Sage."

With a smile on her face, she has reached out just as she did when she broke up.

I still don't think the little palm, unlike any other, belongs to a girl who fights with her bare hands against demons. The feeling I gripped back was soft.

"Well, I guess it's time for an inspiring reunion. Apparently... there's an inspiring reunion waiting for you with your family."

Rick's gaze is pointed at Ray and Ren, who are next to me.

"Long time no see. Len on Ray...... he's grown up."

Slightly out of tune, Rick seemed to have already noticed his sister and brother.

"What, you were aware? I thought you'd forgotten their faces already."

"Brother Rik......"

"Ha. Ray's feeling a lot better, isn't he? I used to be sweet on my mother, and she didn't talk to me much either."

Around saying 'me' about myself, I guess I treat you more as one brother than a lord.

"I was still worried about you two. Glad to see your face safe."

With that mouth, Rick went on to turn his face to this one.

Who the hell are you people? I was wondering if they would say that, but the words said by the man in front of me were unexpected.

"You are... Sage, aren't you? Adventurers at a glance from King Richelle as well. It's a pleasure to meet you."

- Become!?

Shit...... he is!?

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to surprise you. My heart isn't strong enough to send a letter like that to a neighboring king who doesn't care how I react."

Did you get any information from somewhere that the king sent me?

Though I have kept my weapon, I was thinking of using my body technique and magic to leave the scene if I had to, I would only loosen my guard a little.

Seeing that, Lordship Rik Shao spun his words with an even more serious look.

Again, to know what kind of person they are...... it pains me that it's important to see them with your own eyes.

- You're a playboy and you like women?

- A prodigal son, no brother?

True, that would be one aspect of this guy.

"- Let's be frank. We want you to work with us to change the Suaven Empire today."